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Vinton County schools set three makeup days in June
Education

Vinton County schools set three makeup days in June

Vinton County schools locked in June 1-3 as the last makeup days, giving families a final school-year schedule after eight weather cancellations.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County Junior Fair Board hosts bingo fundraiser for concession trailer
Community

Vinton County Junior Fair Board hosts bingo fundraiser for concession trailer

Basket Bingo at the Fern Kruger Building raised money for a concession trailer, with 10 games for $20 and a $5 special game drawing fair supporters in McArthur.

Lisa Park2m read
Freeze Warning Extended for Vinton County, Crops and Plants at Risk
Community

Freeze Warning Extended for Vinton County, Crops and Plants at Risk

The freeze warning will hit Vinton County from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, with lows in the lower 30s threatening seedlings, flowers and fruit trees.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vinton County schools report fewer suspensions, better attendance across grades
Education

Vinton County schools report fewer suspensions, better attendance across grades

Vinton County schools are showing fewer suspensions and steadier attendance across grades, five years after a bathroom assault forced tougher discipline rules.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ignored warnings preceded toxic gas release at McArthur plant, article says
Healthcare

Ignored warnings preceded toxic gas release at McArthur plant, article says

Alarms were silenced before nearly two tons of nitrogen oxide gas escaped from Austin Powder’s McArthur plant, and Vinton County is still left with hard questions.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County Courthouse serves as hub for records, titles, filings
Government

Vinton County Courthouse serves as hub for records, titles, filings

The courthouse still handles titles, filings and records that many residents cannot finish online. That makes 100 East Main Street a daily government stop in Vinton County.

Marcus Williams4m read
Vinton County shuts out Wellston 10-0, ends Rockets' winning streak
Community

Vinton County shuts out Wellston 10-0, ends Rockets' winning streak

Wyatt Channell powered Vinton County with a homer and four RBIs as the Vikings blanked Wellston 10-0, snapping the Rockets’ five-game run.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County website centralizes services, notices, and local office contacts
Government

Vinton County website centralizes services, notices, and local office contacts

Vinton County’s website gives residents one place to find notices, forms, and office contacts, but key tasks still funnel to the auditor, health department, or courthouse.

Marcus Williams5m read
Vinton County tourism calendar spotlights festivals, trails, and township traditions
Community

Vinton County tourism calendar spotlights festivals, trails, and township traditions

Vinton County is using its tourism calendar as a civic map, tying festivals, trails, and township traditions to local businesses. The payoff is countywide, not one-stop tourism.

Marcus Williams5m read
Vinton Station Road closes for bridge replacement, detour begins Monday
Government

Vinton Station Road closes for bridge replacement, detour begins Monday

Vinton Station Road closed at U.S. Route 50 for a four-month bridge replacement, and through traffic was sent onto SR 93 and SR 324.

James Thompson1m read
Former Knox Township fiscal officer flagged for avoidable payroll penalties
Government

Former Knox Township fiscal officer flagged for avoidable payroll penalties

Knox Township taxpayers were left with $3,514.06 in payroll penalties after late filings by former fiscal officer Teresa Weaver drew a state recovery finding.

James Thompson2m read
Austin Powder to pay $50,000 after Vinton County chemical release
Business

Austin Powder to pay $50,000 after Vinton County chemical release

A June 11 acid release at Austin Powder forced Zaleski to evacuate, but investigators say the response likely kept it from turning catastrophic.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vinton County blanks River Valley 7-0 in conference opener
Education

Vinton County blanks River Valley 7-0 in conference opener

Donovan Holcomb drove in three runs as Vinton County opened TVC-Ohio play with a 7-0 shutout over River Valley in McArthur.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County seeks home revenge against Wellston after early-season struggles
Education

Vinton County seeks home revenge against Wellston after early-season struggles

Vinton County got another shot at Wellston in McArthur, with a 4-4 record, zero home runs and a chance to answer an 11-1 loss from last April.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County Sheriff urges residents to sign up for Hyper-Reach alerts
Government

Vinton County Sheriff urges residents to sign up for Hyper-Reach alerts

Sheriff Ryan Cain is urging Vinton County residents and workers to enroll now in Hyper-Reach before the next storm, road problem or emergency hits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County tops Alexander 21-6, snaps home winning streak
Education

Vinton County tops Alexander 21-6, snaps home winning streak

Vinton County erupted for a season-high 21 runs in Albany, ending Alexander’s home streak in the series and giving the Vikings a needed jolt.

Lisa Park2m read
Mobile clinic brings primary and women’s care to Vinton County residents
Healthcare

Mobile clinic brings primary and women’s care to Vinton County residents

OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels visits the Vinton County Health Department every Wednesday, offering primary, pediatric and women's health services for McArthur and surrounding communities.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County softball falls 11-1 at Meigs, ends road streak
Education

Vinton County softball falls 11-1 at Meigs, ends road streak

Meigs overwhelmed Vinton County 11-1 behind 12 strikeouts from Brooklyn Roush, ending the Vikings' road streak and exposing a gap before Wellston.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Purchases 1839 Hotel McArthur for Renovation
Business

Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Purchases 1839 Hotel McArthur for Renovation

Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau bought the 1839 Hotel McArthur to restore it as a visitor center, hotel and event space, aiming to boost tourism and preserve a county landmark.

Sarah Chen3m read
OSU Extension Praises Vinton County 4-H Growth, Expanded Youth Programming
Education

OSU Extension Praises Vinton County 4-H Growth, Expanded Youth Programming

OSU Extension and Ohio 4-H singled out Vinton County for strong 4-H participation and program growth, expanding school-based programming, camps and leadership opportunities.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County Health Department plans tire cleanup to curb mosquitoes
Healthcare

Vinton County Health Department plans tire cleanup to curb mosquitoes

Residents can drop off old tires next to the Vinton County Fairgrounds on April 25, a cleanup aimed at cutting mosquito breeding spots and nuisance dumping.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County school board faces public complaints against two staffers
Education

Vinton County school board faces public complaints against two staffers

Five speakers aired complaints about Sarah Clancy and Jared Wright at a March 16 board meeting in Hamden, putting district discipline and transparency under pressure.

Sarah Chen2m read
Iron Furnace Trail Run Draws Runners to Lake Hope State Park
Community

Iron Furnace Trail Run Draws Runners to Lake Hope State Park

After a 2025 rain cancellation, the Iron Furnace Trail Run returned to Lake Hope State Park on April 4, testing parking limits and delivering a spring economic boost to McArthur.

Lisa Park3m read
Vinton County farmers market anchors local food and small-business recovery
Community

Vinton County farmers market anchors local food and small-business recovery

The Vinton County Farmers & Crafters Market brings local produce, crafts and vendors to McArthur, Hamden and Wilkesville. It matters for fresh food access and main street livelihoods.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton West Side Siren Tested April 9 After Minor Repair
Government

Vinton West Side Siren Tested April 9 After Minor Repair

Vinton's west-side siren at N. Avenue and W. 4th Street was tested April 9 after a minor repair; residents who didn't hear it should report the gap to city offices.

James Thompson2m read
Vinton County Airport Serves Charters, Skydiving, MedFlight and Community Events
Business

Vinton County Airport Serves Charters, Skydiving, MedFlight and Community Events

Vinton County Airport supports charters, skydiving, MedFlight and community events, boosting emergency access and local tourism.

Sarah Chen2m read
Moonville Rail-Trail Preserves History and Boosts Outdoor Tourism
Community

Moonville Rail-Trail Preserves History and Boosts Outdoor Tourism

The roughly 10-mile Moonville Rail-Trail, managed by the Vinton County Park District with major volunteer support from the Moonville Rail-Trail Association, continues to offer hiking, biking and equestrian access through Zaleski State Forest and adjacent public lands. The corridor’s historic Moonville Tunnel and natural scenery attract recreationists and heritage visitors, generating volunteer-driven economic and cultural benefits for McArthur, Zaleski, Mineral and nearby Vinton County communities.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vinton County CVB Unveils Restoration Timeline for Historic Hotel McArthur
Business

Vinton County CVB Unveils Restoration Timeline for Historic Hotel McArthur

Hotel McArthur, built in 1839, is getting a $2.5M restoration backed by $5M in new federal funding secured by Sen. Jon Husted.

Maria Santos2m read
Federal $5 Million Secured for Restoration of Fire-Damaged Hotel McArthur
Business

Federal $5 Million Secured for Restoration of Fire-Damaged Hotel McArthur

Vinton County secured roughly $5 million in federal funds, credited to Sen. Jon Husted, to restore the fire-damaged Hotel McArthur and add a visitors center inside the building.

Sarah Chen3m read